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Gorée Island - Senegal Gorée Island of the coast of Dakar, Senegal in West Africa has become a place of pilgrimage for the descendants of African slaves. african slave house • goree island senegal africa • dakar travel tours accommodation • west african port trade • tourism flights ferry ferries
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Trickster Tales One early form of African American literature was the trickster tale, passed on from the first African slaves. But these tales were not just for entertainment; they also served as a way to rebel against the master. See how slaves made use of this wily character to teach and inspire. trickster tales • african american folklore • african american folktales • slave culture • oral tradition
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